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Changing the way we think about work
Quiet quitting, the Great Resignation, the work from home revolution; employment as we know it is changing. People all over the world want to find meaning and purpose in what we do for a living, not… Audio
Bidding wars dominate competitive job market - survey
Bidding wars and so-called fake resignations are dominating a competitive job market according to a survey of more than a thousand businesses with half a million workers.
The market report by Frog… Video, Audio
Immigration Minister on residency fast-track for nurses
Immigration Minister Michael Wood says the latest immigration changes come as there's more competition in the global environment.
Wood told Checkpoint as there are shortages in sectors like nursing… Video, Audio
2000 jobs, 800 jobseekers at 2022 Auckland job fair
It's a job seekers market out there, with businesses crying out for workers. Today they were out trying to attract talent to plug their staff shortages. The Ministry of Social Development's Auckland… Audio
Job site set up to help new mums getting back to work
For mums and parents, getting back to work is a challenge - it's a key driver of the pay gap which is currently 9.2 per cent. Mela Lush set out to solve this issue and created an online platform… Audio
Australia invests $4.5 billion in healthcare worker recruitment
The shortage of healthcare workers could be about to get worse, after an Australian state announced a four-and-a-half billion dollar recruitment drive. The New South Wales Premier announced the move… Video, Audio
$10K cash bonuses being used to combat labour shortage
Companies grappling with labour shortages are turning to hefty cash incentives to recruit staff. Several thousand dollar sign-on bonuses are up for grabs in some industries, and companies are also… Video, Audio
Tourism staffing concerns ahead of border reopening
The Tourism Minister has acknowledged businesses are concerned about staffing ahead of the border reopening, but says support will be there.
Labour market favours jobseekers, despite drop in job listings - report
The labour market is expected to remain tight over the remainder of the year, despite a drop in job growth.
Covid-19 lockdowns leads to lowest job applications, despite record advertisements
It has been a year of highs and lows for the labour market with record job ad numbers, the lowest ever applications per job ad as the lockdowns unsettled job seekers.
New Zealand managers failing to lead and inspire
New research shows Kiwis love their colleagues and working within a team but they feel as though their managers fall short of expectations. Audio
The Great Resignation alarm bells for employers
AUT Human Resource Management Professor Jarrod Harr's warning to employers "Ignore the Great Resignation phenomenon at your peril, and start future proofing your businesses". The findings of AUT's… Audio
Starting a new job an extra stress in lockdown
Starting a new job can be stressful enough, but some have been forced to do it during lockdown.
While many organisations have overcome the challenges with working from home, it can be a whole new… Video, Audio
Difficulties finding people keen to work in meat works
The Meat Industry Association has launched a new campaign - 'Meat your career' - to encourage more people to consider working with our biggest export products. CEO of the Meat Industry Association… Audio
What are the new rules for job hunting?
Being humble is a bit of a national personality trait, but a recruitment expert says Kiwis need to put it to one side when it comes to the job hunt. Author Tom O'Neil has worked in recruitment and HR… Audio
Job advertisements hit record high
The number of employers looking for staff continues to rise with the number of job ads up nearly a quarter on pre-Covid highs.
Migrant workers allowed in to New Zealand for horticultural work
The Government has announced that about 2400 more migrant workers will be allowed into New Zealand for seasonal horticultural work. Audio
Why your brain is programmed to love (or loathe) your boss
There's science behind why your relationship with your boss works so well - or doesn't. Sherri Malouf is the Chair and Principal of Situation Management Systems and author of Science and the… Audio
Protection against Covid-19 ranks as NZ's biggest issue
Fifty percent of New Zealanders surveyed in Research New Zealand's latest poll have ranked protecting Kiwis against Covid-19 as NZ's most pressing issue, followed by the availability of affordable… Audio
Calling Home: Clint Heine in London
Clint Heine is the founder of the popular Kiwis in London Facebook page, which attracts nearly 90,000 followers and is something of a one-stop shop for Kiwis. He's normally based in Twickenham, but is… Audio